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Making the Road Less Lonely
New Hire: As of Nov.4, 2024 we have hired Claudia Rossetto as the new Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association. Her office hours are Mon - Thu. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. She can be reached at claudia[dot]rossetto[@]nothernhealth[dot]ca.
We are always looking for new articles, stories, poetry, and memoirs dealing with grief, loss, dying, and volunteerism.
If you think you have a story or know of a story that would be helpful to others in their life journey, let us know.
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2026 - Twelve Days of Desserts
IT'S BACK 🙂 The Annual QDHPCA 12 Days of Desserts Auction is coming February 1-12, 2026 Do you love to bake? If so, donate a scrumptious dessert that will be auctioned off for a lucky winner All proceeds help support Palliaitve and Hospice Care needs in the Quesnel area. For more info, email: Claudia at claudia.rosetto@northernhealth.ca Phone us at: 250-985-5816 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574418775094 Twelve days of oppurtunites to bid on and win a delicious d
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How to Create a Celebration of Life for Someone Lost
The next time you attend a funeral, don’t be surprised if it more closely resembles the last wedding you went to than the somber farewell...
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2022 - Quesnel Community Foundation Grant Recipient
(originally published June 9, 2022 by the Quesnel Community Foundation) https://www.facebook.com/Quesnelcommunityfoundation The Quesnel &...
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Preparing for the Loss of a Loved One
It's hard to lose a loved one. There seems like there is always another question you want answered to help prepare for the passing of...
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2022 - Quesnel Ladies Best Ball Tournament supports Jumpstart & QDHPCA
Quesnel Ladies Best Ball Tournament supports Jumpstart, Hospice Association – Quesnel Cariboo Observer (quesnelobserver.com) The 55th...
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2022 Chemo RV donation
At Chemo RV, they believe that supporting the community is like supporting family. We are all stronger when we work together and help...
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City Furniture charity golf tournament in Quesnel raises $15,000
Written by REBECCA DYOK (Jun. 20, 2022) City Furniture charity golf tournament in Quesnel raises $15,000 – Quesnel Cariboo Observer...
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2022 Hike for Hospice
It’s another year over for pledging and hiking to support the Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association’s efforts to help...
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April 16 - Advance Care Planning Day
Advance Care planning is about wishes and it’s how we care for each other. Advance Care Planning is about having conversations with...
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What is Acute vs. Chronic Pain?
Pain is a sign that something has happened, that something is wrong. The pain experience is highly subjective to the individual Pain is...
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12 Days of Desserts
Thank you, Quesnel, for helping us raise over $6,900 in bids & donations to help fulfill palliative care needs in the Quesnel area Click...
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9 Things to Know About Chronic Pain
What is pain? Pain occurs when something hurts, causing an uncomfortable or unpleasant feeling. Pain is trying to tell you that something...
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Don't Wait until it's too Late
If you would like to learn more about Advance Care Planning, the QDHPCA is offering information seminars on January 15 & 29, 2022. To...
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2021 - New Year's Wreath Online Auction
Thank you to everyone that bid on a New Year's Wreath donated by Moose Meadows Farm for this charity event that ran from Dec 28, 2021 to...
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How to Cope With Losing a Parent - Part 2
In part 1 of “How to Cope with Losing a Parent,” we looked at the different ways the relationship you had with your parents can affect...
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Losing a Parent as an Adult - Part 1
The death of a parent is a loss like no other. Our relationships with our parents shape the fiber of who we are. Without them in our...
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1153 Crocheted Butterflies & Counting!!
A great big THANK YOU to all the wonderful ladies in our community who crocheted, and are still crocheting butterflies for our Christmas...
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Estate Planning and Charitable Giving
Integrating charitable giving into your estate plan can help more than your community. It carries tax benefits, such as reducing the...
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Thank You to Quesnel Community Foundation
The Quesnel & District Hospice & Palliative Care Association would like to give a great big Thank You to the QUESNEL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION...
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Thank You to the Quesnel Ladies Best Ball Golf Tournament 2021
The Quesnel & District Hospice & Palliative Care Association would like to give a great big Thank You to the QUESNEL LADIES BEST BALL...
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